Fort Wayne, IN - Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) will hold a “Coffee with Your Congressman” event on Thursday, August 31, 2017 from 5:30 - 7:45 p.m. EDT at his office in Fort Wayne. Constituents are invited to sign up for an appointment at bit.ly/CoffeeWithJimBanks. WHAT: Banks to hold office hours to meet constituents. WHEN: Thursday, August 31, 2017, 5:30 – 7:45 p.m. EDT WHERE: 1300 South Harrison Street, Office 3105, Fort Wayne Constituents may reserve a spot for “Coffee with your Congressman” ...
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Fort Wayne, IN – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), the only Hoosier member of the House Armed Services Committee, is embarking on a three-day Indiana defense tour that begins today and ends Friday evening. During the tour, Congressman Banks will visit military installations and industry partners around Indiana to showcase the importance of Indiana’s role both nationally and locally in defense interests, research and development and technology. “The Hoosier arsenal of democracy is a strong 21st cent...
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Fort Wayne, IN – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the member of Congress who most recently deployed to Afghanistan, tonight issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s speech on Afghanistan: "I applaud President Trump's decision to change course in Afghanistan and focus on achieving victory rather than avoiding defeat. The plot to execute 9/11 was hatched in Afghanistan, and together with Pakistan, the region is still a breed...
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Fort Wayne, IN – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, announced that legislation he introduced in March has been signed into law today as part of a bipartisan legislative package that expands and extends the GI bill. The Banks legislation makes permanent a pilot program called VetSuccess on Campus, which places counselors on college campuses to assist veterans in navigating their GI benefits and charting their higher education path. More information ab...
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Fort Wayne, IN – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that a member of his staff will visit LaGrange and Kendallville on Thursday, August 24, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. What: Banks’ staff to host office hours in LaGrange Date: Thursday, August 24 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET Location: Commissioners’ Courtroom 120 N Court St. #9 What: Banks’ staff to host office hours in Kendallville Date: Thursday, August 24 Time: 1:3...
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Fort Wayne, IN - Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced his support for a discharge petition to bring H.R. 1436, a clean repeal of Obamacare, to the House floor for a vote: “Obamacare is collapsing, and Congress should not stop efforts to reform our health care system just because it is difficult. In 2015, this Obamacare repeal bill passed Congress with near unanimous Republican support. With President Trump ready to sign a repeal bill into law, Republicans need to honor the promise we ma...
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Fort Wayne, IN – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that a member of his staff will visit Montpelier and Bluffton, Thursday, August 17, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. What: Banks’ staff to host office hours in Montpelier Date: Thursday, August 17 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET Location: Montpelier Library 301 S. Main Street What: Bank’s staff to host office hours in Bluffton Date: Thursday, August 17 Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:...
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Fort Wayne, IN – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that a member of his staff will visit Ligonier and Huntertown, Tuesday, August 15, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. What: Banks’ staff to host office hours in Ligonier Date: Tuesday, August 15 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET Location: Town Hall 301 S. Craven Street What: Banks’ staff to host office hours in Huntertown Date: Tuesday, August 15 Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET ...
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Fort Wayne, IN – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that he is accepting applicants for the fall internship program in his Fort Wayne office. “I was fortunate to have the assistance of many outstanding interns this summer who helped my staff and me better serve my constituents,” said Banks. “I am excited to continue this program into the fall, and I look forward to welcoming new interns to our Fort Wayne office.” Background: Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) currently has full-time and pa...
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Fort Wayne, IN – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) will travel with other Members of Congress to Israel this week on a trip sponsored by the American Israel Education Foundation. The charitable organization brings congressional delegations to Israel every other August to gain a greater understanding of the region and issues affecting the stability of the Middle East. Banks will return to Northeast Indiana the week of August 13. ### Interested members of the media may contact Anna Swick at anna.swick...
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